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Subtract 8/40 from 20/60

20/60 - 8/40 is 2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/120 - 24/120 = 40 - 24/120 = 16/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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